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You really have to be at a high level to probably get any usefulness of many of these bikes in a competitive environment...IMHO.
It mostly the rider, not the bike. In a highly competitive environment it might make a difference. |
i want to see Lewis Hamilton ride this...
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Reminds me of an existing Alchemy bike. Need to find a pic. I saw the Alchemy in person last night. Smokin hot.
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Originally Posted by zigmeister
(Post 12377841)
You really have to be at a high level to probably get any usefulness of many of these bikes in a competitive environment...IMHO.
It mostly the rider, not the bike. In a highly competitive environment it might make a difference. I assume Specialized wouldn't have come out with a new bike that wasn't quicker than anything out there already. |
Originally Posted by ravenmore
(Post 12378363)
Reminds me of an existing Alchemy bike.
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Originally Posted by v70cat
(Post 12376743)
It looks nice and has great marketing like most high end bikes.
The question raised about aero benefit with a water bottle and legs is really a good question? Is the whole concept aero design of bikes beneficial or is it just marketing? Most of us don't wear a aero helmet so why aero bike? I think anyone that shows up one a group ride with a aero helmet is a true Fred poseur, can the same be said of a aero bike? |
I bet this is the best bike that will ever be made!
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Originally Posted by gundom66
(Post 12375403)
Specialized priced the SRAM at $8,800 and DI2 at $9,200. Frameset alone is $3,800. I think those are the correct numbers from what I saw ealier in their website.
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There's no point in spending $4000 to save 100 grams on the frame, you could save 2 kilos off the bike with that much money.
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Originally Posted by StanSeven
(Post 12378659)
That price is misleading compared to the specs, including weight. The specs are for a limited edition, higher end ("Maclaren" special).
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I'll wait a few years until this frame trickles down into a $2000 complete bike just like every specialized does
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Originally Posted by timboishiding
(Post 12376267)
It looks awesome, but if I were to pay that much I'd probably go with the Cervelo R5ca, because it's more beautifuler.
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Originally Posted by Blackdays
(Post 12379052)
I love when things are more beautifuler.
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Originally Posted by zigmeister
(Post 12377841)
You really have to be at a high level to probably get any usefulness of many of these bikes in a competitive environment...IMHO.
It mostly the rider, not the bike. In a highly competitive environment it might make a difference. |
quite damper
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Not crazy about it. I'd take an S-Works Tarmac over it any day...
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No "mclaren" version on the specialized website.....just Crux-esque paintjobs....boo.
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I don't think I can afford it. :(
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Originally Posted by mpath
(Post 12377613)
I'm a fan too. But it's a cheesy promo, IMO. What does the bike have to do with the car?
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/articl...launched-29642 |
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Originally Posted by mpath
(Post 12377613)
I'm a fan too. But it's a cheesy promo, IMO. What does the bike have to do with the car?
If there is anybody on this planet that is not only going to know more about both subjects, but also have the resources (i.e. supercomputing) to squeeze every last bit (it's their job) out of a dynamic system it's going to be McLaren's F1 team. Balancing aerodynamics, structural response, weight, manufacturability and manipulating an anisotropic material is NOT trivial. |
Originally Posted by NBYRDR
(Post 12380379)
lol, go to your local book store and look for a magazine titled "race car engineering". Most of the articles have to do with materials engineering and aerodynamics in world class racing i.e. F1.
If there is anybody on this planet that is not only going to know more about both subjects, but also have the resources (i.e. supercomputing) to squeeze every last bit (it's their job) out of a dynamic system it's going to be McLaren's F1 team. Balancing aerodynamics, structural response, weight, manufacturability and manipulating an anisotropic material is NOT trivial. |
looks like a nice bike would love to ride one.
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Originally Posted by Blackdays
(Post 12379052)
I love when things are more beautifuler.
Unrelated: The Steelers' yellow helmets are the coolest retro uniform piece in football. |
Axel Foley presents the correct pronunciation.
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